Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
A creamy and delicious no-bake cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries for a perfect summer dessert.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 10 pieces 10 graham crackers, crushed
- 5 tablespoons 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling
- 1 cup 1 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz 16 oz cream cheese, softened Use room temperature cream cheese for best results.
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups 2 cups heavy cream Whip to stiff peaks.
For the Topping
- 1 pound 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced Plus extra for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers and melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold this whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared graham cracker crust. Use a spatula to smooth out the top.
- Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Once the cheesecake is set, garnish with fresh strawberries on top. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling. Don't skimp on chilling time to allow the cheesecake to set properly. Save a few strawberries for garnish to enhance the presentation.